DVC releases irrigation water in phase-I
To irrigate the parched Bengal farmlands, Damodar Valley Corporation, has kicked off the first-phase release of irrigation water today.
To irrigate the parched Bengal farmlands, Damodar Valley Corporation, has kicked off the first-phase release of irrigation water today.
Due to continuous rainfall in the catchment area of Khadakwasla Dam, the dam reached its full capacity on Thursday.
Even as greenhouse gasses are increasing unprecedentedly, it can decrease rainfall in the equatorial region as well as affect India's biodiversity hotspots, according to a new study on Wednesday.
In the Malbazar block in Jalpaiguri, places like Bagrakote and a nearby village have been flooded by the Lis river, which experienced heavy rain in its catchment area last night.
Rescue operations are currently underway at the site, with emergency rescue teams working tirelessly to locate and retrieve any survivors trapped beneath the rubble.
The relative humidity was recorded between 61 and 82 per cent, while the rainfall received during the past 24 hours up to 8.30 am was 5.2 mm, the weatherman said.
The state of the North Indian tea Industry is in a precarious condition due to persistent issues such as inadequate rainfall and extreme heat.
At least 13 people died in heavy rains, floods and landslides in southern China, while scores more were missing, state television reported.
A massive and devastating landslide has struck the areas around Mangan and various locations in north Sikkim following incessant rainfall, since yesterday.
District magistrate of Kalimpong Balasubramanian T, has implemented limitations on the transportation of large vehicles such as cargo trucks and buses between Melli and 29th Mile using National Highway 10.
